wordpress-penetration-testing

> ⚠️ AUTHORIZED USE ONLY

> This skill is for educational purposes or authorized security assessments only.

> You must have explicit, written permission from the system owner before using this tool.

> Misuse of this tool is illegal and strictly prohibited.

> Mandatory confirmation gate

> Before running any command that probes, exploits, changes, persists on, extracts data from, or attempts credential access against a target:

> 1. Ask the user to state the exact target URL, IP, account, or resource.

> 2. Ask the user to confirm written authorization and the permitted scope.

> 3. Show the exact command(s) and explain their expected effect.

> 4. Wait for explicit confirmation in the current conversation.

>

> Without that confirmation, remain read-only and provide defensive guidance only. Prefer a sandbox, disposable VM, or controlled lab.

> AUTHORIZED USE ONLY: Use this skill only for authorized security assessments, defensive validation, or controlled educational environments.

WordPress Penetration Testing

Detailed Guide

Read [the detailed guide](references/detailed-guide.md) before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.

Prerequisites

Required Tools

• WPScan (pre-installed in Kali Linux)
• Metasploit Framework
• Burp Suite or OWASP ZAP
• Nmap for initial discovery
• cURL or wget

Required Knowledge

• WordPress architecture and structure
• Web application testing fundamentals
• HTTP protocol understanding
• Common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)

Constraints and Limitations

Legal Considerations

• Obtain written authorization before testing
• Stay within defined scope
• Document all testing activities
• Follow responsible disclosure

Technical Limitations

• WAF may block scanning
• Rate limiting may prevent brute-force
• Some plugins may have false negatives
• XML-RPC may be disabled

Detection Evasion

• Use random user agents: --random-user-agent
• Throttle requests: --throttle 1000
• Use proxy rotation
• Avoid aggressive modes on monitored sites

When to Use

This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.